DECEMBER SOCIAL CALENDAR
HOLIDAY MAGIC CAR PARADE OF LIGHTS
December 4th
After decorating the Hathaway Tree in Upper Manning Park at 5 pm, the first-ever Montecito Holiday Parade will roll through, beginning in the Lower Village and ending in the Upper Village.
35TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARADE OF LIGHTS AT THE HARBOR
December 12th
Visit an ocean-side Winter Wonderland at the Santa Barbara Harbor with holiday elves, “snow,” carolers, and maybe even a Santa sighting.
THE NUTCRACKER
December 18th & 19th
The State Street Ballet performs their annual rendition of the holiday favorite, the Nutcracker, at the Granada Theater! Their performance will feature the Opera San Luis Obispo Orchestra.
THE ROSEWOOD MIRAMAR’S SANTA DRIVE-BY
December 19th
Beginning at 11 am, everyone’s favorite old man will be making stops around Montecito at Coast Village Road, the Montecito Country Mart, Butterfly Beach, and Miramar Beach to spread good tidings and holiday cheer!
NEW YEAR’S EVE AT THE ROSEWOOD MIRAMAR
December 31th
Embrace the extraordinary with a glimmering night in the Miramar’s Chandelier Ballroom. Experience their first ever NYE celebration with unmatched elegance and exclusive service.
NEW YEAR’S EVE WITH THE SYMPHONY
December 31th
Sing along with the Symphony at the Granada Theater on New Year’s Eve! Join baritone Cedric Barry and pianist Natasha Kislenko, backed by a full orchestra, to ring in the new year.
ONGOING EVENTS
NIGHTLY SNOWFALL
December 1st - 31st
Experience a gluten-free, non-toxic, pH-balanced, vegetable-based Winter Wonderland in the Paseo Nuevo Shopping Center at 5:30 and 6:30 pm every evening.
SEASONAL SPA TREATMENTS AT THE ROSEWOOD MIRAMAR
December 1st - 31st
From a ginger snap scrub and massage to a cranberry woods mani pedi, enjoy festive, holiday inspired spa treatments at Sense, a Rosewood Spa.
PHOTOS WITH SANTA
December 1st - 24th
Whether you’d like to let him know directly or put it in writing at the Letters to Santa creation booth, give Santa your wishlist in Paseo Nuevo and receive a free gift.
HOLIDAY ZOO
December 1st - 31st
Make spirits bright at the Holiday Zoo, a decorated outdoor celebration! Visit this Winter Wonderland on the weekends and you might even see Santa.
MIRACLE POP-UP COCKTAIL BAR
December 1st -31st
From December 1st to January 2nd, Pearl Social transforms into Miracle Pop-Up Christmas bar, a beyond festive Funk Zone holiday experience with over the top decor and themed cocktails.
HOLIDAY MUSIC AND CAROLERS
December 1st - 24th (Friday - Sunday)
Come celebrate the holiday season with live music and roaming carolers! Every weekend they’ll deck the Paseo Nuevo halls with joy and seasons’ greetings.
DINING EVENTS
THE ROSEWOOD MIRAMAR’S HOLIDAY EDIT
December 19th - January 1st
THE RITZ-CARLTON’S HOLIDAY DINING
December 18th - January 2nd
EL ENCANTO'S FESTIVE SEASON
December 24th - January 2nd
